joanna_b
@ramblingrrl
Canadian expat in Mexico
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About me
Canadian
Lives in San Miguel de Allende
Speaks English, some Spanish
Registration: 11 November 2013
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Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Ecuador can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Ecuador? What are the ...
Please send me a link to your expat site. I will be in Ecuador in February! Mil gracias, Joanna_ B *** Read More
Making phone calls in Mexico by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Mexico, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Mexico? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
For the last three years I've brought my unlocked smartphone to Mexico, swapped SIM cards, paid 100 pesos for three months of local and long distance calls in Mexico and away I go. A new TelCel SIM card also cost a net 100 pesos. When I returned ... Read More
How to select an apartment for rent in San Miguel by SabraIsComing
Hi. I tried to find a realtor to help get the process of finding a new home going but it is frustrating. May as well just jump right in. Anybody know a good apartment community of expats there in San Miguel?
Buenas dias, I am a Canadian Snowbird here in SMA for my second winter. IF I was deciding to be an expat it wouldn't be here. This is my fourth winter in Mexico and SMA has a lot to offe and an amazing amount of things to do (some of which are ... Read More
No Spanish language, just English.Can I live in Mexico ? by GuestPoster1020302
Hi, I don't know Spanish not at all,but know English and Russian languages. I am thinking about moving to Mexico (any area,closer to sea/ocean). Are there areas,where local Mexicans speak in English ? Is it possible to live in Mexico without ...
Buenas dias, Yes you certainly can live in Mexico without knowing Spanish but you will have a MUCH better experience if you know are least basic Spanish for day to day life. Otherwise you'll be in some kind of gringo gulch instead of a ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hola, There is a 29 dollar USD airport shuttle from Leon that you can book online. viaje sanmiquel.com or something like that. If the dog is crated he should be fine. Note that your rental options are limited here with a pet or you will have to ... Read More
Considering moving to Mexico for the winter by smitty
I am considering a move to Mexico for the winter. I am a Canadian living in Seattle, and would be interested in suggestions about what each area to move to. My ideal situation would be to live there inexpensively on my savings, learn the language ...
You want to go to the Lake Chapel area where there is a golf course and clubhouse.. Here the Canadians play croquet in the winter and have a very active, lively snowbird season. Lo siento. Sorry for the typo I just got here last Friday and am still ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Buenos tardes from San Miguel de Allende. Just arrived last Friday in time for Dia de Muertos. Fourth winter in sunny Mexico, second in the beautiful highland colonial city of San Miquel. I'm a long time blogger and my current focus is ... Read More
Considering moving to Mexico for the winter by smitty
I am considering a move to Mexico for the winter. I am a Canadian living in Seattle, and would be interested in suggestions about what each area to move to. My ideal situation would be to live there inexpensively on my savings, learn the language ...
Hola from San Miquel de Allende! Thus is my fourth winter in Mexico. I live in Nanaimo, British Columbia from May to the end of October. A superb snowbird place for newbies is Ajijic beside Lake Chapala just an hour south of Guadalajara which is ... Read More
Dia de Los muertos! Day of the dead! Where is the best festival locate by Newbie traveler
Hello Again everyone as we all know October 31 is coming up and I want to know where is the best place in Mexico that you have celebrated this unique traditional holiday and if you could also tell me about your experiences it would be great thank ...
First of all remember that Dia de Muertos is NOT Halloween light. It is a special observance and honoring of the departed. November first is for the angelitos, the babies and children who have died. November 2nd is for the adults. I have experienced ... Read More
find a quaint fishing village close to SMA by SabraIsComing
Hi. My name is Sabra and I live in California. It is Paradise. But the rising costs for seniors is hellish. So since I basically grew up in Mexico or closest thing to it....I'd like to find TNBT, The Next Big Thing. An avid fisherman, I ...
Queretero is a huge rapidly growing city so cross that of your list. Dolores Hidalgo is probably the size you are looking for and is reasonably close to SMA. Read More
Walmart Liverpool etc. how are these retail stores in Mexico? Your exp by Newbie traveler
hello everyone I was wondering how is the retail store shopping experience like? Have any of you shopped at these stores? And if so what are some of the best stores or malls? Thank you all agin so much good day :top:
Abrazos in San Miquel de Allende has a fabulous selection of Mexican themed fabric by the meter. Also wonderful items sewn by local Mexican women. The owner is an expat who has a lovely store in Centro. Read More
How to select an apartment for rent in San Miguel by SabraIsComing
Hi. I tried to find a realtor to help get the process of finding a new home going but it is frustrating. May as well just jump right in. Anybody know a good apartment community of expats there in San Miguel?
Btw, I take strong exception to the posting about the San Rafael colonia being unsafe. I have a beautiful reasonably priced townhouse in a mixed foreigner/Mexican neighborhood and I can walk everywhere or into Centro or take a bus to all parts of ... Read More
How to select an apartment for rent in San Miguel by SabraIsComing
Hi. I tried to find a realtor to help get the process of finding a new home going but it is frustrating. May as well just jump right in. Anybody know a good apartment community of expats there in San Miguel?
Hello, Honestly, for the best SMA experience you want to live in a mixed neighborhood. This is my fourth winter in Mexico and only my first winter in Ajijic did I live in a place like Ajijic Suites which is geared to snowbirds or longer term guests. ... Read More